Started with a EZ Steer . then a Panther 100 which hard to control over steer , constantly pushing buttons . Switched to a Garmin TR-1 , Set it and forget it .Wife loves it , says its the best accessory I ever purchased for the boat . A must have for a crew of 2 .
I had a similar problem a few years ago . it tuned out to be a bad hose or primer bulb ., which I was told will suck air into the carb , Relpaced both and it ran fine after that.
I know the feeling also . It is hard to replace your favorite spoons or lures that are no longer made . PM me with a list and I will donate a couple dozen or more .
​Amishoutfitters.com has them in 3 different sizes . I store then in the optional bag . I like the medium size the best . but also have a few of the large .
There will be Walleye , Bass , Trout and Salmon Gear there . I will be selling Dipsy Divers , Jet Divers , Paddle Flashers , Spoons . Amish outfitter Plastic Planer Board set. Big Jon long Manual Downriggers . still looking for more things to bring . Let me know if you are looking for something special and if I have it I will Bring it .
Thanks that's what I will have to get . I have the same Steering as DoubleG which I am replacing with Sea Star hydraulic Steering . the new support rod has to slid into the tilt tube . the transom cut out is not wide enough so I will have to pull the motor to slid it in.Will try the Debond with some piano wire.
​I also will be pulling my motor off to install hydraulic steering . just cut out all the mechanical cables. Was thinking it might be tough getting motor off because they use 5200 when installing .Is there a solvent that might soften it ? Any marine mechanics have any Tips . Will use 4200 when reinstalling motor .
Bay Rats don't work on my boat either . Don't think I ever caught a fish one. Maybe because I pull them once my favorites Catch a couple of fish . could be a speed thing . troll at 1.8 - 2.2
I meant Paint the Lower Unit , not the anodes . I usually take anodes off when they get powdery and brush them shiny to bare metal , Now mostly trailer boat so they don't get too bad .
One my previous boat with Mercruiser I/O I had similar problem when boat was docked for long periods. Anodes get crusty coating and stop working . Clean unit with CLR Prime and paint . the corrosion hits bare metal fast . I Installed electronic Mercathode system and that solved my problem . you also you can spay lower unit with clear antifouling paint made for motors . x2 on L&M 's advice .
+4 on replacing . Tried lubricating mechanical steering everywhere I could the last 2 years without any improvement , just got worse . Started pulling everything out and will install new hydraulic steering system .